Shazil Shehzad vs Aksel Bu Kvaloy
Shazil Shehzad (20, FM, NOR) and Aksel Bu Kvaloy (18, GM, NOR) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Kvaloy leads with 5 wins to 4, with 8 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sandnes Lynsjakkmaraton 2025 saw Shehzad prevail. With current classical ratings of 2354 and 2487, the Elo model gives Kvaloy a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2354 vs 2487 (Δ -133)
With Shazil Shehzad as white
25% Shazil23% draw52% Aksel
With Aksel Bu Kvaloy as white
18% Shazil19% draw63% Aksel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shazil Shehzad | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2354 | 2487-3 |
| Peak rating | 2354 · May 2025 | 2502 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 16 |
| World rank now | #2,615 | #691 |
| World rank peak | #2,592 | #569 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 935 | 949 |
| Months active | 135 | 130 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2468 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 227 |
Best Win
Shazil Shehzad
Aksel Bu Kvaloy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shazil Shehzad
Aksel Bu Kvaloy